Belviq and Seizures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Belviq (lorcaserin hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Cymbalta, and have Fibromyalgia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seizures when taking Belviq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,159 people who have side effects when taking Belviq from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Belviq?

Belviq has active ingredients of lorcaserin hydrochloride. It is often used in weight loss. eHealthMe is studying from 3,179 Belviq users. Check the latest studies of Belviq.

What is Seizures?

Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain) is found to be associated with 1,995 drugs and 2,278 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seizures.

On Jul, 21, 2026

3,159 people reported to have side effects when taking Belviq.
Among them, 12 people (0.38%) have Seizures.

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Belviq when they have Seizures? *

What is the gender of people who have Seizures when taking Belviq? *

female: 63.64 %
male: 36.36 %

What is the age of people who have Seizures when taking Belviq? *

What are other drugs people take besides Belviq? *

Cymbalta: 4 people, 33.33%
Sulfamethoxazole: 3 people, 25.00%
Triamterene And Hydrochlorothiazide: 3 people, 25.00%
Lyrica: 3 people, 25.00%
Topamax: 3 people, 25.00%
Proair Hfa: 3 people, 25.00%
Armour Thyroid: 3 people, 25.00%
Hydrocodone: 3 people, 25.00%
Zolpidem: 3 people, 25.00%
Vicodin: 3 people, 25.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Seizures? *

Head Injury: 4 people, 33.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 4 people, 33.33%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 33.33%
Dizziness: 4 people, 33.33%
Depression: 4 people, 33.33%
Weakness: 3 people, 25.00%
Intraocular Pressure Increased: 3 people, 25.00%
Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 3 people, 25.00%
Memory Loss: 3 people, 25.00%
Facial Paralysis (loss of function of face muscle): 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 3 people, 25.00%
Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body): 3 people, 25.00%
Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 2 people, 16.67%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 2 people, 16.67%
Weight Decreased: 1 person, 8.33%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Pulmonary Hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery): 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (epilepsy characterized by frequent seizures and different seizure types): 1 person, 8.33%
Drowsiness: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lorcaserin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Belviq) and Belviq (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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